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Wisconsin DOJ settles lawsuit with Milwaukee landlord Joe Berrada

Attorney General Josh Kaul announced that the Wisconsin Department of Justice has reached an agreement with Milwaukee landlord Youssef (Joe) Berrada and his company, Berrada Properties Management, Inc., to resolve a lawsuit filed on November 15,...

By The Sconi | Dec 18, 2024

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Investigation underway into officer-involved incident in Fennimore

The Wisconsin Department of Justice's Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is currently investigating an officer-involved critical incident that took place in Fennimore, Grant County.

By The Sconi | Dec 18, 2024

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Officer-involved shooting under investigation in Webster

By The Sconi | Dec 17, 2024

The Wisconsin Department of Justice's Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is investigating an officer-involved shooting in the Town of Webster, Burnett County.

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Wisconsin DOJ responds to school shooting at Abundant Life Christian School

By The Sconi | Dec 16, 2024

The Wisconsin Department of Justice has mobilized resources in response to a school shooting at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison.

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Officer-involved death under investigation in Oshkosh

By The Sconi | Dec 11, 2024

The Wisconsin Department of Justice's Division of Criminal Investigation is currently investigating an officer-involved death that took place in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.

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Attorney General warns phone companies over alleged illegal robocall transmissions

By The Sconi | Dec 11, 2024

Attorney General Josh Kaul has issued warnings to four voice service providers for transmitting suspected illegal robocall traffic on their networks.

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FOIA Request Sent to Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction Regarding Instructional Mandates for State K-12 Schools on December 10, 2024

By The Sconi | Dec 10, 2024

FOIA Request to Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction Regarding Instructional Mandates for State K-12 Schools on December 10, 2024.

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Senator Ron Johnson schedules mobile office hours across multiple counties

By The Sconi | Dec 9, 2024

U.S. Senator Ron Johnson from Wisconsin has announced that his staff will be conducting mobile office hours to assist constituents with federal agency matters or other federal issues.

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Officer-involved death under investigation in Grand Rapids Township

By The Sconi | Dec 9, 2024

The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is investigating an officer-involved death in the Township of Grand Rapids, Wood County, Wisconsin.

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Wisconsin DOJ receives $7M federal grant for substance use treatment initiative

By The Sconi | Dec 6, 2024

The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) has received a $7 million grant from the U.S. Department of Justice's Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant, and Substance Use Program (COSSUP).

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Senator Johnson's staff schedules mobile office hours for December

By The Sconi | Dec 4, 2024

U.S. Senator Ron Johnson from Wisconsin has announced that his staff will be conducting mobile office hours at specific times and locations in December.

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Cassandra Ayon's remains discovered four years after disappearance

By The Sconi | Dec 3, 2024

The Wisconsin Department of Justice, in collaboration with the Clark and Marathon County Sheriff's Offices and the Clark County District Attorney's Office, has announced the discovery of Cassandra Ayon's remains.

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Milwaukee man receives 59-year sentence for child sexual assault

By The Sconi | Nov 26, 2024

A Milwaukee man has been sentenced to 59 years in prison for crimes related to child sexual assault.

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EDA funds 12 projects to support economic development in Wisconsin during 2023

By The Sconi | Nov 21, 2024

Wisconsin ranked 23rd in the US after receiving 12 EDA grants to fund economic development projects in 2023.

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Inflation in Wisconsin lower than national average as of October 2024

By The Sconi | Nov 21, 2024

As of October 2024, Wisconsin experienced a 20.5% increase in prices of goods and services since January 2021, compared to the nationwide trend of a 20.7% increase.

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Senator demands vaccine records preservation amid transparency concerns

By The Sconi | Nov 20, 2024

On Tuesday, U.S. Senator Ron Johnson from Wisconsin, who serves as the ranking member of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, urged key health agencies to preserve all records related to COVID-19 vaccines.

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Senator Johnson's team offers mobile office hours across Wisconsin counties

By The Sconi | Nov 20, 2024

U.S. Senator Ron Johnson from Wisconsin has announced that his staff will be available for mobile office hours at various locations.

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Attorneys general urge FCC action against illegal robocalls

By The Sconi | Nov 18, 2024

Attorney General Josh Kaul, along with a bipartisan group of 46 Attorneys General, has urged the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to enhance its Robocall Mitigation Database (RMD).

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VA provides 37.8% more home purchase loans in Wisconsin in Q3

By The Sconi | Nov 15, 2024

There were 849 VA home purchases in Wisconsin in the third quarter of the VA's fiscal year 2024, totaling $282.3 million in loans, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Wisconsin leads US in fall drug take back collection

By The Sconi | Nov 15, 2024

The Wisconsin Department of Justice has announced that Wisconsin led the nation in the amount of prescription medications collected during the Fall 2024 Drug Take Back event.